Vilgain makes high-quality food - clean, functional ingredients, no shortcuts, no filler additives.
We’re 700+ people across Prague, Brno and London, already selling in 12+ markets across Europe, the UK, the US and beyond.
We’re on a mission to change how people think about food, and we’re growing fast to do it - expanding internationally and building a company where people have a real say in what we make and how we make it, not just a seat at the table.
What will you do?
Own end-to-end production across ambient and fresh: capacity planning, resource allocation and cost per unit
Scale production capacity to support Vilgain’s growth while keeping quality and costs where they should be
Lead and develop the production teams with clear expectations and accountability
Find bottlenecks, cut waste and improve productivity through continuous improvement
Introduce new technologies, automation and manufacturing processes
Own food safety and certifications (HACCP, ISO 22000, IFS), plus health, safety and fire protection compliance
Work with NPD, QA, R&D and Procurement on product launches and manufacturing improvements
Set and track production KPIs (OEE, cost per unit, output, on-time delivery, quality) and report directly to the CEO
What do we expect from you?
You’ve led food manufacturing operations, ideally in food, nutrition or supplements, and can show where you increased capacity, cut costs or improved efficiency
You’ve built and led production teams that perform
Hands-on experience with HACCP, ISO 22000 or IFS
Strong grasp of production planning, capacity management and cost optimization
Experience with procurement, suppliers and commercial negotiations
You make operational decisions based on data
Fluent Czech and good English [adjust as needed]
You take ownership and don’t need to be chased to finish things
You make good decisions on your own, without a playbook to follow
You’d rather get it right than just get it done
What we offer:
You’ll get real ownership from day one, not just a seat at the table. We’re a fast-growing, international company where good work gets seen and good decisions carry weight.
We’re building something that matters, and you’ll feel that from your first week.
Production is right in Brno-Líšeň, easy to reach by public transport, with parking available.
Benefits include 25 days of vacation, credit for our e-shop and stores, a Multisport card, a pension contribution and meal allowance.